Accelerated
Definition
Accelerated refers to the process of increasing or changing an object's velocity. It involves changing either its speed, direction, or both.
Analogy
Imagine being on a roller coaster ride where you start slow and then rapidly pick up speed. This change from slow to fast is acceleration - it's how quickly your velocity (speed and direction) is changing.
Related terms
Velocity: A measurement that combines both speed (how fast something moves) and direction (where it is going).
Deceleration: Negative acceleration, which means slowing down.
Tangential Speed: The linear speed along a curved path, such as when driving around a roundabout.
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